Eric Janssen – Eric dreamed a city where truth wins. Wellington is largely values-driven. We are happier than nearly all the cities in the world. But we still have gaps between the haves and the have-nots, and abuse of powers.

In the face of this, we need journalism we can trust.

Nick Kapica – told us about design thinking, looking at living through a different lens.

Some rules for designing cities:

be bold

get out

think wrong

make stuff

bet small

move fast

Nick Morrison – told us about microplastics in beer. Dreamed of plastic as a long-term love, not a one night stand. And … resources moving in a circular, regenerative system.

Ben Johnston – challenged us to walk on the vulnerable path – to reduce the relational distance between ourselves and the vulnerable and marginalised in Wellington.

Also talked about better resource use – food, in this case.

Melissa Clark-Reynolds – told us about the way a vision from last year’s Forum is being achieved.

Told us that the biggest risk to our children going to the corner store is traffic, not stranger danger.